also: レディファスト
expression
ladies first
Wasei-eigo phrase from English 'lady first', used as a set expression meaning 'ladies first' in social situations.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from lady first
エレベーターではレディーファーストが基本です。
In the elevator, ladies first is the basic rule.
彼はいつもレディーファーストを心がけている。
He always makes a point of ladies first.
Variant without the long vowel mark; less common but seen.
Spelling with an interpunct; sometimes used for clarity.
Rare variant combining interpunct and short vowel form.
Wasei-eigo from English 'lady first', with the long vowel in レディー reflecting the English pronunciation.